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Haltian Oy Achieves Amazon’s AWS Advanced Technology Partner Status

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Haltian Oy Achieves Amazon’s AWS Advanced Technology Partner Status

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Following a successful technical validation through its Thingsee IoT solution offering on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform and meeting status requirements, product development and IoT company, Haltian Oy was confirmed as an official partner in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.

“With the AWS Advanced Technology Partnership, Haltian now gets early access to the latest Cloud technologies, which enables us to deliver better IoT solutions to our Thingsee customers. With AWS – the world’s most skilled tech talent, on our side, we can solve demanding technology and cyber-security challenges quicker, and further optimize the Total Cost of Ownership for Thingsee customers,” says Teemu Vaattovaara, Chief Software Architect and Co-founder at Haltian.

Requirements for the official partner status including technical validation by demonstrating six customer references, assigning a skilled team and partner alliance manager, and offering the Thingsee IoT solution in General Availability on Amazon Web Services.

“We will continue to develop the Thingsee IoT platform by using the most advanced Cloud technologies, which will benefit our customers.” For Haltian, the AWS Advanced Technology partnership is just the beginning. “Our goal is to deepen the AWS co-operation and expand our knowledge of IoT,” Vaattovaara concludes.

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Report Reveals California as Tech Employment Hub

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In 2018, the state of California increased its tech-related jobs by 51,567 according to the CompTIA Cyberstates 2019™ report, ultimately contributing to the state economy.

“Clearly the broad-based impact of the tech industry touches virtually every community, industry and market across California, especially when you consider the millions of knowledge workers who rely on technology to do their jobs,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO, CompTIA.

These numbers confirm that the state is increasingly becoming a tech-employment hub in the nation, with a reported increase of an estimated 360,000 jobs over the last two decades.

“When it comes to tech jobs, California is at the top in all categories from tech workforce total, tech jobs added and innovation score. More than 1.78 million Californians have a tech-related job, contributing more than $481.7 billion to the state’s economy and median annual wages of more than $96,000,” said Kelly Hitt, director of state government affairs for CompTIA in California.

“The findings attest to a tech labor market that will remain tight as employers balance short-term needs with an eye towards the future,” said Tim Herbert, senior vice president for research and market intelligence at CompTIA. “As digital-human models begin to unfold, employers and employees alike will face new challenges – and opportunities, in shaping the workforce of tomorrow.“

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2019 TMSA Logistics and Marketing Sales Conference

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Think of the conference as the bridge between marketing, sales and logistics experts working across a variety of different channels. Included are 30+ sessions and plenty of opportunities for attendee mingling.

Held at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort near Jacksonville, Florida, this conference boasts near a century-long history of supporting and connecting sales, communication, and marketing for transportation and logistics industry professionals.

Companies looking to polish up on sales training, specifically for transportation companies, should look no further than the
new TMSA Transportation Sales Training Workshop on June 11th. This full-day workshop takes participants through a detailed and unique approach on how to implement a strategic, productive and results-oriented sales strategy.

Interested in presenting at this year’s conference? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise by submitting your presentation proposal and the chance to present.

To learn more about the Transportation and Marketing and Sales Conference and how to become a member, please visit: tmsatoday.org

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Rigado and Kontakt.io Partner for Addressing IoT, AI Challenges

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Intelligent analytics paired with innovative solutions will extend the IoT and AI networks of Rigado and Kontakt.io through their recently announced partnership.

“This partnership addresses the key challenges of commercial IoT by combining a robust, ready-to-deploy intelligence platform with secure and scalable edge infrastructure,” said Kevin Tate, Chief Revenue Officer at Rigado. “The Kontakt.io Simon AI is an impressive complement to our secure edge infrastructure, and it allows companies to immediately translate data from Rigado into the insights that apply to their business.”

By bringing together Rigado Cascade IoT Gateways’ edge connectivity, computing and security with Kontakt.io Simon AI’s abilities in location and sensor analytics software, the partnership aims to reduce complexities and costs associated with optimizing asset management, logistics and operations.

“The value of Simon AI relies on being able to receive rich, real-time data from the smart environment,” said Philipp von Gilsa, CEO at Kontakt.io. “The Rigado Cascade solution provides a secure, scalable and cost-effective way to receive that critical data, no matter the scale.”


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Softbox Steps Up Leadership for Increased Innovation

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Temperature-controlled packaging provider, Softbox, announces a new approach to leadership in an effort to support increased innovation within the company’s solutions portfolio.

“At Softbox, we focus on developing the best possible innovation for products and services for our clients. Clive’s 36-years’ cold chain logistics experience and extensive knowledge of our clients’ challenges and needs will ensure the appropriate products and services are introduced into the market based on what customers tell us they really need and prioritize.”

Clive Bryant was announced this week as the company’s Global Product and Marketing Director, overseeing global and regional-specific product and service solutions while ensuring products are aligned with a customer focus.

Filling the newly created role of Director of Connected Digital Technologies is Richard Wood, responsible for working with IoT innovaters and
cold chain digital technology partners to develop innovative products with a focus of “big-data” value creation for its customer base.

“Richard’s new role will focus on bringing true digital innovation to our industry. With emerging new connected digital technologies, we will create real end-to-end cold chain visibility to enable our customers to manage their quality and risk more scientifically and efficiently.”

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Digital Diesel Pricing Engine Launched for Carriers

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Carriers are now enabled to easily estimate digital diesel fuel costs in real-time with the newly released Digital Diesel Pricing Engine by Genesis Fuel Corporation.

“This new online pricing engine gives carriers a tremendous tool that when fully used will not only outline their contract details but will break out critical information that can be used to offset or fully recover their Digital Diesel surcharge,” states Genesis Fuel’s COO Bruce Dean. 

The Pricing Engine serves as an online platform that provides carriers access to lock in fuel prices, price fuel for the States in their lanes, and gives access to critical information for fuel surcharge recapture.Carriers seeking contract totals can easily do so with Digital Diesel by setting desired fuel quantities and average MPG for their fleet.

“Since Digital Diesel is such a new concept to the industry, we felt we needed a way for customers to kick-the-tires and set up their own scenarios to determine their potential savings and profits. This Pricing Engine also helps carriers understand how they can lock-in their diesel fuel costs and recover the cost of the contract at the same time,” Dean concluded.


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NARS 2019 Annual Meeting

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The NARS Annual Meeting offers an infrastructure update and economic outlook for rail shippers and other supply chain professionals. Carl Ice, AAR chairman and BNSF president and CEO, delivers the keynote.

This year’s NARS meeting will take place in San Antonio from May 15-17th at the The Westin Riverwalk Hotel, giving attendees a spectacular view of the famous San Antonio Riverwalk and fine dining access. The speaker lineup also includes a special appearance from Commissioner George P. Bush and AAR President Ian Jeffries.

Those that register before April 29 receive a special rate at the Westin Hotel.

Don’t miss this year’s meeting and get your spot registered today.

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Transplace Opens New Arkansas Operations Center

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A new operations center in Rogers, Arkansas will support efforts to serve the increasing customer base and technology investment for leading transportation management provider, Transplace. Additionally, the new center provides added support to meet the company’s overall goal to create more than 100 jobs in the region in upcoming years.

“Transplace has a deep heritage in Northwest Arkansas and has continued to expand its presence in the region over the past 20 years,” said Frank McGuigan, CEO, Transplace. “Continuing to invest in this area, which has become a global logistics hub, supports our company vision and goals, while building value for our growing customer base and creating attractive opportunities for employees.”

With construction scheduled to begin immediately, the new operations center will reflect the company’s innovative and collaborative culture spanning across 150,000 square feet.

“Transplace is committed to providing innovative technology and logistics solutions that enable global shippers to better manage their supply chains, improve financial performance and deliver outstanding service to their customers. To achieve this goal and to deliver meaningful value to our customers, we need a collaborative, high-tech work space that attracts high-potential talent and is a place where employees can thrive. This new Transplace Center of Excellence will be a space where shippers and Transplace employees can collaborate towards better individual shipper solutions as well as cross-customer network solutions.”

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Trail King Industries Boasts Second Sourcewell Contract

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North American trailer manufacturing company, Trail King Industries, has been selected for the second time to provide hauling solutions, accessories, and services through the coveted Sourcewell Contract category.

“This award allows Trail King to be a part of a select group of world-class vendors available to all Sourcewell members throughout the United States and Canada,” says Mike Heschke, Director of International Market Development. “Customers can save time and money by streamlining the procurement process with cooperative purchasing.”

By providing cost-effective options, Sourcewell’s member agencies have access to national support from a service staff and dealers team while reaping the benefits of contracted pricing options. Sourcewell aims to provide competitive purchasing programs across the nation catering to the student and member communities. The company boasts 300 awarded vendors to-date.

“The strength of these trailer manufacturers will be proven in our ability to support and connect their unique solutions to those membership needs. I look forward to seeing future trailer category growth, and its acceptance and utilization among our members,” said Sourcewell Contract Administrator Jed Klein.

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Cathay Pacific Confirms Pharma.Aero Membership

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Pharma.Aero announced during this year’s IATA World Cargo Symposium that Cathay Pacific – a CEIV Pharma certified company, is now a full member supporting the shipping of time-sensitive pharmaceutical products.

“We are excited about Cathay Pacific joining our collaboration group as a full member. Their active involvement in the pilot of the pharma corridor project is a clear added value,” said Nathan De Valck, Chairman of Pharma.Aero. “In collaboration with Pharma.Aero and our pharma shipper members, key performance indicators of the pharma corridor will be clearly defined, targeting to set A2A pharma handling standards.”

With Pharma.Aero’s goal to provide excellence in end-to-end air transportation of pharma products, the Cathay membership is given the assurance of a streamlined and accurate method for airport-to-airport (A2A) temperature-controlled handling.

“India and Bangladesh are both big markets for Cathay Pacific, especially when it comes to shipments of pharmaceutical products. Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mumbai followed by Dhaka have always had large number of pharma shipments and this continues to grow,” said Cathay Pacific Regional Head of Cargo for South Asia, Middle East and Africa, Rajesh Menon.

“United States, Canada and Australia are key trade lanes for India and Bangladesh. PharmaLIFT is an important product and our handling expertise is a key USP we provide to our agents. Collaborating with Pharma.Aero, this offering will only become stronger to provide quality in the transportation and expert handling of valuable and sensitive pharmaceutical products,” he concluded.